The National tribune., 1887-01-06
REUNIONS.
MASSACHUSETTS,,

MHoohSHOoEllS 100
The fifth Reunion OF the Massachusetts, Vet
Gran Unattached Cavalry Association was held
at the Quincy House, Boston, recently. This
organization is composed of the remnants of
Reeds Magee's and Perkins's companies, which
were part of the New England Brigade raised
by Butler in 1861. About 80 were present at
the Reunion. A business meeting was held in
one of the parlors, and after the usual reports
had been read the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Pres, Capt. ii. ID.
Pope; V.-P's, Lieut. G. 4. Reed, ID. L. Gale,
o. J. Putnam Sec. and Treas, G.. w. Burke.
Business concluded, the company sat down TO
a handsome dinner. The festivities were con-
cluded with remarks by Lieut.. J. p. Maxield,
the retiring President of the association; Maj.
Cowen, of Fort Worth, Tex; Rev. David w.
Downs, of Newmarket, n. H., and Capt. YeatoD,
of Lowell. The next Reunion will be held in
Boston.
The annual Reunion of the pod Mass, ID
Company of Sharpshooters and the Sd Light
Battery was held at the United States Hotel
Boston, recently. The following officers were
elected Pres, c. A. Stiles; First V.-P., John
ID. Reed; Second V.-Ps, Geo. ii. Lougee; Sec,
Geo. A. Swain; Treas, Josiah w. Kenfield;
Chap, j. X. Richardson; Historian, John L.
Parker. After the business of the meeting had
been finished the company, which included
many ladies, sat down to dinner.
MICHIGAN.
The annual Reunion OF the Sd Mich was held
Dec. 30 at Grand Rapids. Charles Miller was
elected President of the Association for the
coming year, with the following list of assist
ants: First V.-P., Maj. Ryan; Second V.-P., ID.
@. Crody; Third V.-P., Clyde Bremen; Fourth
N.-P., John Shaw; Fifth V.-P., Il. @. Hauh;
Sixth N.-P., T. :. Holton; Sec, A. b. Murry;
Treas, Capt. Thomas Waters. The organiza-
ton decided upon Muskegon rs the next place
of meeting, which will be Dec. b. 1857. In
the evening banquet was held. Among those
present We're Gov. Alger, the War Governor;
Austin Blair, Gov.-elect Luce, Judge Champlin,
State Inspector General Kidd, Adj't-Gen. Rob-
ertson and Gen. Pierce
NEW YORK.
n. ID. Preston, Pittsburg Pa: Believing ms
they do with Shakspere that
F." Time il is when raging war Is done,
To smile at 'scapes and periis overblown,"
something like 100 Of the surviving members OF
the 10th N. y. Cav assembled at Syracuse on
the 18th of last month to celebrate the 25th
anniversary OF the muster of the regiment into
the United States service. The last Reunion
held was in 1865, and but few Of the officers
chosen at that time are now alive. Long be-
fore the hour appointed for the business meet
ing-1;30 p. m.-the hearty laugh and ringing
notes of the storytelling comrades, the gener-
Gus handshaking and scrutiniziDg gaze through
the mist of more than 20 years into faces once
familiar, attracted the attention of the guests
OF the Empire House, who were not slow 10
learn its meaning. ltwas here that the initial
company Of the regiment was recruited in Au-
gust and September, 1861, and it was here the
regiment received its final pay aud muster-out
Of service in August, 1865, and il seemed fitting
that the Reunion of the regiment should have
been called TO take place here. The gathering
was a success In every way, nothing occurring,
even of the most trivial character, 10 mar the
joyousness Of the occasion: men advanced in
years and broken in health embraced each
other, and bursting hearts found relief only in
fearful eyes. One of Gen. Clusters battle-hags
and the flag Of Gen. Davis's Brigade were among
the relics displayed. An organization was per-
fected at the afternoon meeting, and il was de-
cldcd TO hold the next Reunion at Buffalo,
n. y, one year hence or at the discretion Of
the Executive Committee. At $50 o'clock the
banquet was served, after which the formal
toasts were presented and happily responded
10, followed by short speeches, the whole con-
Guiding about a. m, and the bOys-pretty
old boys, but yet boys-began leave taking and
departing for their homes, some TO Missouri,
some 10 Indiana and Michigan and other
points, but all resolved on answering 10 roll-calI
at the next Reunion. should life and health
permit To the untiring and indefatigable
labors Of Secretary Willis is due, in a great
measure, the success of the affair The gem
men was commented on by those who saw them
James Henderson, Jersey City, n. j.: The
survivors of the 90th N. Y. will hold their an
nual dinner Jan. ~ at Brooklyn.
OHIO.
The first Reunion Of the 95th Ohio, held at
Columbus, Dec 10, was a success One hundred
and twenty members of the regiment were
present. Gen. Ralph =. Buckland, of Fremont
formerly Colonel of the I'D Ohio, and after
ward Brigade and Division Commander was an
honored guest He is nearly rs years of age
and Is an invalid on account of "a wound re-
ceived Mt the battle of Shiloh. Gen. VIM. L.
McMillen, the first Colonel of the 95th, was
present. The day was spent in general Re-
union at the NJ L. Coy Post rooms. The next
annual Reunion will be held at London, O.
August 1s 1887 The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Pres, l. b. Potts:
V.-P's., Co. A, III. Il. Schrock; b. J. O. Bower
C, James Burns; ID, ii. III. Kalb; +, VIII.
Warnock; +, NJ. Yoemans; @, Geo. Clark; III,
J. NJ. Miller; i, J. q. May; X, b. ii. Lewis
Sec. j. III. Rees; Treas. James Kilbourne
In the evening a reception was held at the
Metropolitan Opera House. The subject of a
Brigade Reunion ut st. Louis at the time of the
National Encampment was mentioned and met
with general favor.
Gilbert ID. Munson, GAINESVILLE: The suryi-
vors of the 18th Ohio will hold Reunion nc
this place on Feb. IL.
PENNSYLVANIA.
The 9lst Pa. Survivors Association held their
anniversary supper and annual election of off,
GERS recently. The following officers were
elected: Pres, COL L. q. Sellers; V.-P., Col.
Joseph III. Sinex; Sec, A. ID. w. Caldwell, and
Treas, Matthew Hall.
The following officers OF the Goth Pa Associa-
tion have been elected for the ensuing year:
Pres, ii. i. Bowen; V.-P's. John H. Ruoff
and A. Suttley; Rec. Sec, VIM. NJ. Worrall
Cor. Sec, Albert Magnin, 4723 Haverford Road,
Philadelphia; Treas. Peter Fritz. Council of
Administration, ID. g. Wilson, w. Roop and G.
| w. Hackman.
Officers of the 13lst Pa Association: Pres,
William B. Chamberlain; V.-P., DIR. ]. III,
Miles; Sec, III. j. Steiner.
The third annual Reunion of the survivors
OF the 9th Pa. Reserve Corps was held at Blooms
burg on Dec. 81, and was a success in every par
ticnlar. In the evening a Campfire was held,
which was very largely attended. An interest
ing program Of music, singing, speeches. ETC.,
was rendered. 1t was decided TO hold the
next Reunion at Honesdale on Dec 90, 1887.
The following officers have been elected for the
ensuing year: Pres, Capt. III. J. Conner; Sec,
G. :. Fornwald; Treas, Halsey Lathrop.
At the benefit of the list Pa. at the Walnut
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